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Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday after she complained of feeling unwell, according to sources. Her children, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are currently at the hospital with her, sources added.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister said on Tuesday that he is ready to host peace talks between the United States and Iran to help end the ongoing war. His statement came a day after President Donald Trump delayed his threat to attack Iranian power plants, claiming that recent discussions with Iran had been “productive.”
In a key development on the 25th day of the West Asia conflict, Narendra Modi and Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Tuesday. They discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East and highlighted the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The update was shared by US envoy to India Sergio Gor in a post on X.
The Union Territories are administered as per the provisions contained in the Articles 239 to 241 of Part VIII of the Constitution of India.Existing institutional mechanisms, including regular inter-Ministerial consultations and coordination ensure smooth policy formulation and… pic.twitter.com/RJJt0aC1oo
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
#watch | Delhi | Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "Our foreign policy is PM Modi's personal foreign policy... Everyone considers this a universal joke... Donald Trump knows exactly what PM Modi can and cannot do. If the Prime Minister is compromised, our foreign… pic.twitter.com/GEGebCqGjk
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
US President Donald Trump seems intent on reaching an agreement with Iran to halt the ongoing Middle East hostilities. However, according to three senior Israeli officials speaking to Reuters, Tehran is unlikely to accept Washington’s conditions in any renewed talks, which broke down on February 28 after the US-Israel conflict with Iran began.
The officials also noted that any potential deal would probably require Iran to impose limits on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Drone footage has exposed the extensive damage in Tel Aviv following Iranian missile attacks that struck residential neighbourhoods earlier on Tuesday.
The visuals reveal severe structural destruction across several buildings, with debris littering the streets, underscoring the intensity of the ongoing missile exchanges between the two nations.
In Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi says, "About 1 crore Indians live and work in the Gulf countries. Safeguarding their life and livelihoods is a matter of great concern for India. Several ships are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Indian crew members are stuck on those ships in large numbers. This too is a cause of major concern for India. In such a difficult situation, it is important that India's Upper House sends out a united voice of peace and dialogue."
#watch | West Asia conflict | In Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi says, "...It has been more than 3 weeks since the war in West Asia started. The war has caused a serious energy crisis in the world. For India, too, this situation is concerning. The war has impacted our trade routes.… pic.twitter.com/OSqX2GwQ0P
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
In Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi says, "...It has been more than 3 weeks since the war in West Asia started. The war has caused a serious energy crisis in the world. For India, too, this situation is concerning. The war has impacted our trade routes. With this, the routine supply of petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers has been affected."
#watch | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in a mass Kanya Pujan ceremony organised at Sanatan Dharma Mandir, Premnagar, Dehradun, on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri. pic.twitter.com/J8gnQ61tha
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
The Delhi government has earmarked Rs 260 crore in its budget to provide two free LPG cylinders per household, one each during Holi and Diwali. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the move on Tuesday while presenting the budget for the National Capital Territory.
#watch | Delhi: NCP-SCP MPs protested over the price of onion, at the Parliament premises earlier today. pic.twitter.com/nHh24gULK1
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
Donald Trump stated that talks involving Iranian representatives have led to 'major points of agreement,' fueling optimism about a potential diplomatic breakthrough.
Although no formal direct negotiations have been publicly confirmed, continued mediation efforts and regional engagements indicate that a multi-layered diplomatic process is quietly progressing behind the scenes.
The Supreme Court has decided that women officers serving under the Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Army, Navy and Air Force, who were discharged after completing 14 years of service, will now be eligible for pension benefits. This relief has been granted as a one-time provision.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta received an email threat on Tuesday claiming that the Assembly building and the nearby Delhi Metro station at Vidhan Sabha would be targeted in a bomb attack.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called a meeting at 11 am today on the evolving situation in West Asia. pic.twitter.com/ifofHARCyA
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
#watch | Hebron, West Bank (Israel): Israel intercepted a barrage of overnight Iranian missiles as war continues: Reuters(Video: Reuters) pic.twitter.com/3ptxdzpPs6
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
A court in Goa granted bail to Ajay Gupta, one of the owners of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub, where a fire killed 25 people in December last year, his lawyer Rohan Desai, representing the accused, tells ANI on the phone.
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
#watch | Ramban, J&K: People from the Shia community of the Chanderkot area in Ramban gave different types of donations for the helpless people of war-hit Iran. pic.twitter.com/jYiyiY6GOQ
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
A powerful blast struck a refinery run by Valero Energy in Port Arthur, leading authorities to issue a shelter-in-place advisory for residents in the surrounding area. Dense black smoke billowed into the sky and videos shared online captured the moment of the explosion. The incident occurred around 7:22 pm on March 23 and remains under investigation.
At least 34 people were killed when a Colombian Air Force plane carrying 125 people crashed just after takeoff deep in the country's southern Amazon region on Monday, authorities said. Jhon Gabriel Molina, governor of the Putumayo department, said in an interview with local news…
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
Vijayawada: Counter-intelligence officials conducted raids in Vinchipeta following information that pro-terrorist propaganda was being spread on social media, creating panic among city residents. Intelligence agencies identified three youths who were allegedly acting as…
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
Early Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry announced that its air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed a minimum of 19 drones over the kingdom’s oil-rich Eastern Province.
Amid efforts to dial down the ongoing US-Iran conflict, diplomatic focus has shifted toward Pakistan, with Israeli sources telling Reuters that senior representatives from Washington and Tehran could meet in Islamabad as early as this week to discuss de‑escalation. This development follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would postpone planned strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure after what he described as 'very good and productive' discussions with Iranian counterparts.
